/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking
Have you ever stopped to listen to your spoken English and evaluated the words and expressions you use on a daily basis? Words are extremely powerful. Depending on the words you use, others can perceive you as strong or weak, certain or uncertain, trustworthy or untrustworthy, confident or unconfident… One thing is feeling confident speaking […]
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How to Increase Your English Vocabulary Specific to Your Needs
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking, Vocabulary
Knowing how to improve English vocabulary relevant to your English needs is one of the most important skills you can learn if you want to become fluent in English. When you have an extensive vocabulary repertoire, you are able to express your opinions clearer and in more detail, you feel and sound more confident, you […]
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Phrases for Asking and Giving Opinions Like a Native Speaker
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, English Meetings, Speaking
If you need to speak English during meetings, business lunches, or in any type of general conversation, you will probably spend a percentage of this time asking and giving opinions. If you are a naturally curious person, or you welcome the suggestions of others, you will often ask for the opinions of others. And if […]
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How to Prepare an Impactful Business Presentation in 8 Steps
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, English Presentations, Speaking
For non-native speakers, giving a business presentation in English can be a scary experience, especially if you don’t do it often or feel insecure about speaking English in front of others. Over the years, I have helped a range of professionals prepare for business presentations, as well as training teachers to prepare their students for […]
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5 Phrases to Avoid for Confident Spoken English
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking
Have you ever stopped to listen to your spoken English and evaluated the words and expressions you use on a daily basis? Words are extremely powerful. Depending on the words you use, others can perceive you as strong or weak, certain or uncertain, trustworthy or untrustworthy, confident or unconfident… One thing is feeling confident speaking […]
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